No such thing as “tuition grant” before?
Thanks to reader who sent education statistics in 1987 After writing the article “University fees increased 7.5% p.a. last 26 years?” (Mar 30), a reader…
Hooray!: No more HDB/CPF Housing Withdrawal Limits?
I refer to the article “DBS targets HDB flat buyers with new home loan” (Straits Times, Apr 1). No more Housing Withdrawal Limits? When I…
Collection of “electricity tariff” issues – 2007 to 2013?
I refer to the article “Electricity tariffs to go up an average of 1.5% from April to June” (Straits Times, Mar 28). It states that…
How do needy medical students cope financially?
I refer to the article “Wooing Singaporean doctors home” (My Paper, Mar 4). Few needy students get aid? In this connection, according to the article…
Hire locals first: Half the story?
I refer to the article “Hire locals first” (Straits Times, Mar 30). Employment Pass decreased? It states that “EP numbers did rise in that period…
University fees increased 7.5% p.a. last 26 years?
I refer to the article “Universities, polytechnics and ITE raise tuition fees” (Straits Times, Mar 30). It states that “At polytechnics and the ITE, the…
Video: Leong Sze Hian – Population white paper seminar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hpOkDzqveY
More educated Singaporeans, but less pay?
I refer to the article “More than half of employees in Singapore planning to leave jobs: Survey”( Straits Times, Mar 28). More than 1 in 2…
Social Health: Only 1 positive out of 9 – shocking?
I refer to the article “NVPC releases report on S’pore’s social health” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 27). I find it extremely alarming that only one of…
Help for those no longer on HOPE?
I refer to the ComCare and Social Support Division, Ministry of Social and Family Development’s reply “Help for those no longer on Hope” (Straits Times…